Gov. Glenn Youngkin (R-VA) offered his amendments for Virginia’s state budget, including key provisions to safeguard the Old Dominion from significant changes coming to the federal government.
As President Donald Trump and his administration adjust the federal workforce and bureaucracy, Virginia, which holds a large population of federal workers, has been one of the most affected states as executive agency jobs are slashed. As part of the amendments he submitted to the Virginia General Assembly on Monday, Youngkin proposed adding $300 million to the commonwealth’s reserve funds.
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He maintains that the commonwealth is financially strong but added that the funds would put the Old Dominion in a good position should its financial situation change.
“Our strength also allows us to put additional resources into…
